you know what i hate?

Originally Posted by Mr 5 0

Keep trying. Ask the manager to order either movie for you. I would strongly suggest you rent the 1984 version of '1984'. There was a 1954 version - and it stinks. Meanwhile, read the novel. It's a classic. the protagonist, Winston Smith, is a lot more compelling (and relatable) than 'V' ever was.

'A Clockwork Orange' (released back in 1971) is set in a near-future England (now run by a fascist-like government) has a sadistic psychopath ('Alex') as it's protagonist. 'Alex' is totally unlikable. However, 'Alex' is also portrayed as a (young) necessarily tough 'rugged individualist' fighting the imposed regimentation of an oppressive police state. The film is definitely flawed (on hindsight, 'Alex' - a very young Malcolm McDowell - is basically a vicious thug with no real redeeming qualities) but very well done (directed by Stanley KUbrick of '2001' fame) with lots of classical music by Beethoven on the soundtrack that - against all logic - seems to compliment the vicious violence in the movie. It's not my all-time favorite film but it's worth a rental and is very compelling. By the end, you're rooting for 'Alex' - and, as I said, he's a sadistic sociopath, at best. Interesting film for all that.



'Scarface' is a very violent crime drama (yet, also, well done) and 'Tony Montana' (played by the talented Al Pacino) is a hardened criminal. That younger people seem to find the character (a cocaine dealer, in the movie) someone worthy of 'respect' is ridiculous but then, I would guess that some of the T-shirt wearers you mention never even saw the movie (that came out back in 1983, before some of them were born). It's likely just a stupid fad. Next year, they'll be wearing T-shirts with the 'Guy Fawkes' facemask imprinted on them. Go figure.

1984 book and movie was awesome, i studied both in highschool for media studies. then reread and rewatched after i had grown up more. it gets a big thumbs up from me.

clockwork orange is another great movie, very intresting.

scarface was ok, it had good parts where you'd kinda feel sorry for tony cause he was so pathetic.